Ettelbruck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ettelbruck
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Ettelbruck Grand-Rue in November 2013
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Map of Luxembourg with Ettelbruck highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
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| Country |  Luxembourg |
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| Canton | Diekirch | |
| Area rank | ? of 100 | |
| Highest elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) | |
| • Rank | 68th of 100 | |
| Lowest elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | |
| • Rank | 23rd of 100 | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 9,965 | |
| • Rank | 15th of 100 | |
| • Density rank | 2nd of 100 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| LAU 2 | LU0000605 | |
| Website | ettelbruck.lu | |
Ettelbruck (pronounced Ettel-brook) is a lively town in the middle of Luxembourg. It is known for being a major meeting point for rivers and transport routes. With a population of around 9,965 people, it is an important place in the country. Ettelbruck is considered a commune with town status.
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History of Ettelbruck
For a long time, until 1850, the nearby towns of Erpeldange and Schieren were actually part of Ettelbruck. However, a law changed this on July 1, 1850, making them separate towns.
World War II and Liberation
Nazi Germany took control of Ettelbruck on May 10, 1940, during World War II. The town was first freed by American soldiers on September 11, 1944. But then, on December 16, during a big battle called the Battle of the Bulge, German forces took it back. Ettelbruck was finally liberated nine days later, on Christmas Day, December 25, 1944. This time, American troops led by General George S. Patton freed the town.
One of Ettelbruck's main squares is now called Patton Square. It is located where the German attack into Luxembourg's Alzette Valley was stopped. This ended their attempt to take over the whole country again. For many years, from 1954 to 2004, the town held a Remembrance Day celebration every July. This honored General Patton and the soldiers from the US, Britain, France, Belgium, and Luxembourg who fought with him there.
Population Growth
This chart shows how Ettelbruck's population has grown over many years. You can see how the number of people living in the town has changed from 1821 all the way to 2021.
Transportation Hub
Ettelbruck is special because three rivers meet here: the Sauer, the Wark, and the Alzette. Because of this location, Ettelbruck has always been a very important place for travel and transport in Luxembourg. It is second only to the city of Luxembourg itself.
Train and Road Connections
Ettelbruck is a major train junction. A train line to Diekirch branches off the main line that connects Luxembourg City to Liège. The train station is on Line 10. This line links Luxembourg City to central and northern Luxembourg, going towards Gouvy and Wiltz. There is also a smaller line that goes to Diekirch.
The A7 motorway, also known as the Motorway of the North, connects to Ettelbruck. You can reach it using the B7 trunk road, which runs along the east side of Ettelbruck. The B7 junction is near Schieren. Other main ways to get to Ettelbruck are the national roads N15 Rue de Bastogne and the N7, which crosses Ettelbruck from north to south.
Places to Visit
General Patton Memorial Museum
The General George S. Patton Memorial Museum in Ettelbruck opened in July 1995. It honors General Patton, who helped free the town during World War II. The museum has many interesting things to see, like photographs, documents, and items from the time when Germany occupied Luxembourg. It also shows a copy of the Patton statue from West Point. The museum was updated in 2014.
Ettelbruck Parish Church
The Ettelbruck parish church, called D' Kierch Ettelbréck, has a unique ten-sided shape. It was restored in 1849. Inside the church, you can find old tombstones that date back as far as the 15th century.
Sports in Ettelbruck
Since 1917, Ettelbruck has been home to the football team FC Etzella Ettelbruck. The team plays their games at Ettelbruck's football stadium, Stade Am Deich. This stadium can hold about 2,000 people.
Education in Ettelbruck
Ettelbruck is an important place for education in the northern part of Luxembourg.
Schools in the Area
The St. Anne Girls' Boarding School was started in 1852. It is located between Rue du Canal and Grand-Rue. Some parts of the State Agricultural School (LTA), which began in 1883, are still on Avenue Lucien Salentiny. The main parts of this school moved in 2021 to a new campus in Gilsdorf, above the Diekirch sports center. The Avenue Lucien Salentiny is also where the Lycée Technique d'Ettelbruck (LTEtt) is located. This school was founded in 1969 as a vocational school, teaching practical skills for jobs.
National Anthem Connection
Ons Heemecht ("Our Homeland"), which is the national anthem of Luxembourg, was first sung in public in Ettelbruck. This happened on June 5, 1864. Both the Alzette and Sauer rivers are mentioned in the song. Since Ettelbruck is located exactly where these two rivers meet, it was a very fitting place for the anthem to be introduced to the public.
Famous People from Ettelbruck
Many interesting people have connections to Ettelbruck:
- Charles Marx (1903–1946), a doctor and a leader in the World War II resistance movement. He started a hospital with 50 beds in Ettelbruck.
- Pierre Joris (born 1946), a poet, translator, and writer from Luxembourg and America. He grew up in Ettelbruck.
- Monique Melsen (born 1951), a singer from Luxembourg. She took part in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest.
- Prof. François Diederich (1952–2020), a chemist from Luxembourg who specialized in organic chemistry.
- Bady Minck (born around 1960), a filmmaker, film producer, and artist.
Politicians from Ettelbruck
- Ernest Mühlen (1926–2014), a politician, economist, and financial journalist from Luxembourg.
- Lucien Weiler (born 1951), a politician and lawyer from Luxembourg.
- Charles Goerens (born 1952), a politician from Luxembourg and a member of the European Parliament.
- Marco Schank (born 1954), a politician from Luxembourg.
- Carole Dieschbourg (born 1977), a politician and writer from Luxembourg.
Sports Figures from Ettelbruck
- Eddi Gutenkauf (born 1928), a fencer from Luxembourg. He competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
- Ni Xialian (born 1963), a table tennis player born in China who lives in Ettelbruck.
- Luc Holtz (born 1969), a former football player from Luxembourg. He is now the manager of the Luxembourg national football team.
- Carlos Ferreira (born 1980), a footballer from Luxembourg. He played over 200 professional games and 20 for the national team.
- Eric Hoffmann (born 1984), a footballer from Luxembourg. He played over 350 professional games and 88 for the national team.
- Daniel da Mota (born 1985), a footballer from Luxembourg. He played over 430 professional games and over 100 for the national team.
- Laurent Carnol (born 1989), a breaststroke swimmer from Luxembourg. He competed in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Ettelbruck para niños
